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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.
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The world's best champagnes
Nothing conveys luxury and celebration more than the word 'Champagne'. Find out the best Champagnes of 2020 as scored by IWSC judges.
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Spirit news
The world's best gins for making gin & tonics
It's International Gin & Tonic Day today, here are five of the world's best gins to make a classic G&T with at home.
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Spirit news
Liqueur trophy 2020: Yamamoto Shuzo Nigori Umeshu
More and more people, it seems, are starting to discover the charms of traditional Japanese drinks. We spoke to Reona Togawa from Yamamoto Shuzo to find out more about winning the IWSC 2020 liqueur trophy.
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Wine news
IWSC reveals the producers shortlisted for top wine trophies
IWSC unveils the final shortlists for the Wine Producer Awards, which recognise the best producers across the world.
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Spirit news
The world's best liqueurs
It's the variety of liqueurs that makes the category so fascinating: almost any ingredient you can think of has been used in making them. Here are the top 10 IWSC Gold medal-winners from the recent tasting.
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Spirit news
10 best Asian liqueurs to try
There is a wealth of liqueurs to try from China and Japan, all with new and exotic flavour dimensions compared to their Western counterparts. Here we showcase the best Asian liqueurs that won the top medals in IWSC 2020.
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Spirit news
Five of the best cream liqueurs to try
Treat yourself with one of the five best cream liqueurs that won a medal
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Wine news
2020 Wine Trophies Announced
Find out which 30 wines scooped the top spot this year as we reveal the wine trophies.
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IWSC unveils the 2020 wine and spirit design and packaging winners
Only the best of the best managed to secure a medal in this year's IWSC Design Awards. Here are the results.
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Six best liqueurs for cocktails
The cocktail world has never been in such rude health. After a rocky period in the 70s and 80s, cocktails are cool again – and key to their success has been the overwhelming choice of liqueurs available to bartenders and mixologists.
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